Groups and Events Sales Manager - Omani National

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Sales
Manager - Groups & Events to join our Sales
and Marketing team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive
in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while
acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become
a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner
and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences
located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development
pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most
sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian
heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Muscat

Situated in a prime
beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort
that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants
and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of
the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces
to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury
living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive
collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary
service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

We
are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Group& Events Sales Manager to lead
proactive sales efforts across Oman and UAE. The ideal candidate will
be responsible for developing and managing key Local Corporate and International
Accounts, handling Group and Event Sales, and managing all opportunities through
platforms such as CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP management.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Drive proactive sales for group bookings
  and events
• Develop and manage a portfolio of local and regional
  corporate accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities and maintain
  existing relationships through regular sales calls, meetings,
  and presentations.
• Manage group inquiries from quotation to contract
  execution, ensuring smooth transition to the operations team.
• Help
  to coordinate MICE business using tools such as CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP
  platforms.
• Establish strong relationships with international embassies,
  consulates, and government institutions for group and event-related
  opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure client
  satisfaction and successful event execution.
• Track and report on sales
  performance metrics and forecasts.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in group sales
  and corporate account management within the UAE hospitality or events
  sector.
• Strong knowledge corporate & groups and events market.


• Hands-on experience with MICE business and RFP platforms such as CVENT
  and Lanyon.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation
  skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively generates leads
  and close deals.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages
  are a plus.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique
  learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so
  that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our
  colleagues do, it’s important to take time off.
  
  As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world.
  The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
  rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness.
  Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to
  us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our
  colleagues, globally.

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